Taxation Debate Echoes Across States In 1930s Times
The Raemmi nger Times reports a national issue on taxation. Massachusetts predicts a 15.9 million rise in the 1932 tax bill, claiming a 122 percent rise in 15 years. Cook County real estate worth 3 billion will be taxed due to unpaid 1929 taxes, with injunctions delaying auctions. Oregon faces high property and income taxes, plus an intangibles levy. The piece argues against further public bond and tax hikes, urging a stand against income cuts.
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Massachusetts
Presa
Chicago
Cook County
Tilmois
Oregon
Murder in Havana: Frankie and Dan Escape to the States
In Havana a dramatis personae of passengers and hostelry patrons unfold a crime tale. Frankie longs for a safe life as Johnnie schemes to kill Dan. A knife strike ends Johnnie, saving Dan and Frankie as they flee aboard the Wilma B. toward a hopeful harbor.
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Havana
Anne
Boenee
Ankie
Atimie
Franke
Barbier, Ares
Red
Frankie
Johnnie
Annie
Dana Keefe
Steve
Eddie
Dan
Ikie
Akes
Local Firms Promote 410 and 20 Cent Prices
A list of businesses including Wolfe's Gate George Frick A Jensen Henderson 1 Furniture Co Osher Dept Store Riempaan's Grocery Charley Jensen Baumgartner's Farmer's Supply Co Gradlinger Timga Wilbur Price Rirat National Bank Dr Dappen and others. The snippet notes price-focused promotions by these firms.
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Wolfe's Gate
George’ Frick
A. Jensen Henderson
The Galloping Gasoline Tax Debate
A National Industrial Conference Board study links higher gasoline taxes to slowed fuel use growth. In July taxes ranged from four to seven cents per gallon across states, with more boosts planned. Proponents say taxes curb consumption while critics warn revenue may drop as prices rise. The Baltimore Sun notes gas prices have fallen, driving tax impact. The piece urges halting further large gas tax increases before control is lost.
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National Industrial Conference Board
Baltimore Sun
The Soul of America Debate in Graettinger
A column argues against critics who claim America lacks soul. It lauds charitable acts, cultural clubs, and civic citizens, while addressing the gun control debate by noting that many everyday items have legal uses but could be misused. It defends firearms as sport and compares to other tools with harmful potential.
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America
Graettinger
Silver Use Growth Expands Industry and Jewelry Demand
The drop in silver prices spurs wider industrial use and higher sales of silverware and jewelry. Silver solitaires and related forms are now employed in aircraft, turbines, radios, refrigerators, chemical apparatus and similar products, aiding future stability though not solving the metal’s price issue.
Physician and Surgeon Office Hours Ad
TH T NAAE B 8 M D Office Over Jewelry Store PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office hours 9 12 and 2 5.
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TH. T. Naae
McManus M D Physician Surgeon Ad Card
Dr J P McManus announces office above local furniture store in Graettinger Owa area. Office address and phones listed as 1 on 70 for residence 2 on 70 for contact through the Graettinger Owa region.
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J. P. McManus
Graettinger
OWA
Oleneh Jacobson Veterinarian in Graettinger Iowa
Oleneh Jacobson D V M veterinarian lists office and residence telephone numbers in Graettinger Iowa. The entry provides contact details for professional services in the town.
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Oleneh Jacobson
Residence
Graettinger
Iowa
Park Dedication And Homecoming At Estherville Park Dedication And Homecoming At Estherville
Estherville hosts a three day celebration with full concessions and a big parade featuring Pioneer business houses and Junior College Homecoming students. Football games on Friday pit High School against Sibley and Northwestern College. The 4-H clubs organize a grand stock parade and county exhibits on the final day. The American Legion coordinates free nets and entertainment. Antique city windows display early settler relics for children’s education.
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Juntey College
Interfering With The Home Boys In Making Whoopee
Two roustabouts from the west came to Livermore to make whoopee on a Sunday afternoon and then drove toward Bode and Ottosen. Their car tipped on the Des Moines river bridge after attempts to climb the bank, injuring the auto but leaving the occupants unhurt. They returned to town, collided with a non resident’s Ford, and a marshal took one man into custody while the driver was later released after damages were settled. A local note: outside trouble is not welcome. marshal would prefer such mischief go elsewhere.
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Livermore
Bode
Ottosen
Des Moines
Eric Anderson
Marshal Anderson
Rooster Cries Like Baby Causes Turmoil in Renwick
Neighbors blame Art Gray for a crowing rooster that disturbs mothers and infants. The Renwick Times notes residents feel agitation as the bird allegedly cries at all hours, causing incidents like a fall over a pail and a scratch while rushing to check on sleeping children.
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Rooster
Renwick
Renwick Times
Art Gray
Shia
County Farm Bureau Meet Draws Many Emmetsburg Farmers
A large county meeting in Emmetsburg led by President George Jacobs backed Farm Bureau aims to broaden membership. County Agent Webster and Roy Pullen discussed educational work, taxation, and the organization’s county state and national roles as members planned a fall drive. A covered dish dinner followed served by Farm Bureau women with township chairmen in charge.
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Farm Bureau
Emmetsburg
George Jacobs
Iowa
Boys and Girls
Webster
Roy Pullen
Clay County
Murl McDonald
Extension Service
Neon
Worle
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Gracttinger, Tay
Atlantic
Pacific
Harry F. Long
Hawkeye Theatre
Ole Olson
Hawkeye
Helen Twelvetrees
Marjorie Rambeau
L.T. Lewison
Henderson Furniture Co
DE. B
BE. Dappen
D. V
L. L. Lindsey
Graettinger, Iowa
Estherville
Trom Retherville Enterprise
Eetherville
Legion Committee
Concessiona Aml Fee Neta
Lutheran Sunday School Teachers’ Union
Wallingford
Rey
J. N. Bakke
McCalliburg
Flyinn
Wallingfont
Tan Des Eve Casey
Rev
Bakke
Murle
Tal
Bukke
Immanuel
Royal Lumber Co. Graéttinger
Lowa
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